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About EPEC

EPEC Group is a leading provider of high-voltage (HV) engineering and construction services, delivering critical infrastructure across the energy, utilities, and renewables sectors. We are proud to play a key role in enabling Australia’s transition toward a more sustainable future by connecting renewable energy resources to the grid.
At EPEC, we combine technical expertise, strong project delivery capability, and a commitment to safety and innovation to deliver complex infrastructure projects across the country.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Site Manager to lead the delivery of a large-scale HV Substation, 275kV Transmission Line, and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project located in the Fraser Coast region (Queensland).

This is a site-based leadership role responsible for end-to-end delivery, ensuring works are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in line with contractual, technical, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery & Site Leadership

• Lead full site execution across civil, structural, HV electrical, mechanical, SCADA, and commissioning phases
• Manage multiple work fronts and complex SIMOPS environments
• Oversee:
  • Substation construction
  • Transmission line works
  • BESS installation and integration
• Ensure compliance with specifications, drawings, and contractual requirements

Planning & Coordination

• Develop and execute detailed short-term work plans
• Coordinate labour, plant, materials, craneage, and critical activities
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies to maintain programme

Commercial & Cost Control

• Manage subcontractor performance and progress claims
• Monitor budgets and cost-to-complete
• Identify variations, delays, and commercial risks
• Support commercial reporting and project delivery outcomes

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Champion a strong zero-harm safety culture
• Ensure compliance with WHS legislation and company standards
• Oversee implementation of SWMS, permits, and high-risk work controls
• Drive quality assurance, inspections, and compliance with Australian standards

Stakeholder Management

• Act as key on-site interface with:
  • Clients and network providers (e.g. Powerlink)
  • Engineers, designers, and commissioning teams
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships
• Ensure alignment across all project interfaces

Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor supervisors, engineers, and subcontractors
• Drive performance, productivity, and team engagement
• Ensure effective workforce planning and utilization

Commissioning & Handover

• Coordinate pre-commissioning, testing, and energisation
• Ensure completion of QA documentation and defect close-out
• Support delivery of key project milestones

About You

Experience

• Minimum 15+ years’ experience in:
  • HV Substation construction (132kV–500kV preferred)
  • Large-scale infrastructure or BESS project delivery
• Proven track record managing:
  • Complex, multi-disciplinary site operations
  • Multiple subcontractors and concurrent work streams

Technical Capability

• Strong knowledge of:
  • HV installation, testing, and commissioning practices
  • Civil and electrical construction interfaces

Qualifications & Licenses

• Electrical trade or engineering qualification (preferred)
• Relevant HV switching or access authorizations (desirable)
• White Card and current driver’s license
• Cert IV in Work Health & Safety (preferred)
• Current CPR, LVR, and First Aid
• Relevant construction tickets (EWP, forklift, etc.)

What Success Looks Like

• Zero-harm safety outcomes
• On-time delivery of key milestones
• Budget adherence and cost control
• High-quality delivery with minimal defects
• Positive client and stakeholder feedback

Apply Now

If you are a driven and experienced Site Manager looking to contribute to Australia’s energy future and lead complex HV infrastructure projects, we would love to hear from you.

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